Placement - Pricing 53839

Junior Pricing Analyst Placement

OUR COMPANY

Bridgestone is a truly global company with over 130000 people worldwide and have grown to become the global market leader in our sector.

Our growth is based on a combination of the quality and passion of our people and our technological leadership. Its a unique combination that we do not take for granted!

Our people are excited by the fact that they are part of an organization that is at the forefront of our industry and which is a multicultural team. Offer personal and professional growth and take pride in making a real contribution to road safety and our wholehearted commitment to the environment and conservation is in our DNA.

The diversity of our operations and our commitment to serve society through superior quality means that we are able to offer unparalleled career opportunities through international assignments job rotations and other learning opportunities.

Whether you are passionate about developing an international career or looking to specialize in a chosen field we believe that Bridgestone may well be your answer. As you reach for the future Bridgestone will remain by your side!

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITY

In line with the Bridgestone Essence our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals.

We want to hear from people who can take the challenge unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success by demonstrating ownership courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills expand your knowledge and be proud of your work.

We are looking for aJunior Pricing Analyst (Undergraduate Placement)to join the Sales Operations team. This is a regional role based in Warwick. This role will provide an excellent opportunity to grow your business skills by working in a dynamic pricing team within a global organisation.

Please note we can only accept applications from undergraduates who are looking for a Sandwich Year Placement.

Responsibilities:

Provide business analytics that lead to informed decision making price optimisation & maximised product availability.

Support with Maintenance of Product Line up for Consumer Price Lists and ensure product line up is managed in SAP system

Help sales director product manager and sales operations manager set the North pricing waterfall

Provide Sales Admin Team with an accurate and timely load files following the D&R manager and authority schedule guidelines to ensure all pricing is signed off and loaded into SAP.

Review Price Variance highlighting to finance any pricing errors in loading and work with BSNOR finance to report to BSEU the reasons for any significant deviation.

Support Rebate payments with confirmation of rebate conditionality and qualifying payments

Provide buyback pricing and support fleet business with IPC management and dealer margin considerations.

Provide information on competitor activity and analyse BSUKs relative position within the market.

Track FX moves between GBP and Euro and support monthly meeting with data forecasts and commentary to help the business make correct decisions

Gain a strong market and customer knowledge of the North Consumer Markets UK & Ireland

Review market data on a regular basis and understand what is behind our and the market performance (Europool)

Keep up to date with automotive and economic trends that can affect the tyre industry

Attend customer visits to get firsthand market information

Work collaboratively across the business learning systems and processes and propose improvements

Requirements:

Desired degree in Mathematics Economics or a Business related degrees.

Numerical skills with a determination for accuracy;

Analytical skills to interrogate data and identify patterns and trends;

Ability to present in depth data findings to various audiences drawing out key information

IT skills experience with Microsoft 365 products primarily Excel PowerBI and PowerPoint and ability to learn new systems.

Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work and be effective under pressure;

Analytical skills to interrogate data and identify patterns and trends;

Flexible approach to work;

Strong interpersonal skills an excellent team player;

Good communication skills.

A proactive approach to work always seeking improvements to processes and challenging the norm

Above all the ATTITUDE ENTHUSIASM and KEENNESS to succeed and a passion for excellence

What are we looking for

Agility Quickly adapt to change and support others in the change process.

Courage to speak up Openly share ideas and opinions respectfully and constructively.

Ownership Care about delivering on commitments.

Creativity / Innovation Envision the future and proactively challenge yourself to identify and develop innovative solutions.

Integrity Produce positive outcomes by respecting a diversity of skills values experiences genders and races.

Collaboration Collaborate seamlessly with all stakeholders to achieve results and exceed expectations.

Grow mindset A great desire to learn and gain a real business experience.

Why should you apply

Because at Bridgestone we offer What Really Matters and we believe that who you are is what we need!

We want to empower you with unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact and shape your career. Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to experience a dynamic and challenging environment and work on different and innovative projects with leading technologies.

We are passionate about our people and want to offer the opportunity that could significantly impact your professional journey: a Future Professional Programme.

The Future Professional Programme is designed to empower individuals like you with unique insights valuable skills and exclusive networking opportunities. By becoming a part of this programme you gain access to a community of forwardthinkers and industry leaders setting the stage for accelerated personal and career growth.

We will help you to drive your career path onward and upward developing your professional selfawareness having access to our leadership team and participating in our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

MORE INFORMATION

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of realworld mobility solutions just click on theApply Nowbuttonand add your CV!

All applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicantsfor the next stepof the recruitment process.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

DISCLAIMER

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEAs values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity is linked to our founders mission of Serving Society with Superior Quality which is essential in shaping and creating the organization serving all people respectfully connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender marital status race ethnic origin colour nationality national origin disability sexual orientation religion or age.